Indictment vs. Robert Allen Stanford

June 18, 2009
U.S. Department of Justice

Conspiracy to Commit Mail, Wire and Securities Fraud (Violation of 18 U.S.C. § 371)
Stanford Financial Group (SFG) was the parent company of Stanford Internatioon Bank, Ltd. and a web of other affiliated financial services entities, including Stanford Group Company. SFG maintained offices in several locations, including Houston, Texas, Memphis, Tennessee, and Miami, Florida.

Stanford International Bank, Ltd. (SIBL) was a private, offshore bank with offices on the island of Antigua and elsewhere. SIBL was organized in or about 1985 in Montserrat, originally under the name of Guardian International Bank. In or about 1989, SIBL's principal banking location was moved to Antigua.

Pursuant to Title 28, United States Code, Section 2461 (c), and Title 18, United States Code, Section 981 (a)(1)(c), the United States gives notice to the defendants, Robert Allen Stanford, Laura Pendergest-Holt, Gilberto Lopez, Mark Kuhrt and Leroy King, that in the event of their conviction of any of the offenses charged in Counts One through Eighteen of this Indictment, the United States intends to forfeit the following property:

• All property, real or personal, which constitutes or is derived from proceeds traceable to each such offense, including the conspiracy to commit such offenses, including but not limited to all monies on deposit in the following bank accounts:

HSBC Bank, PLC, London, United Kingdom
Beneficiary: Stanford International Bank Ltd.
Account Number:
xxxx0160
xxxx3136
xxxx8105
xxxx0538

Credit Suisse, United Kingdom
Beneficiary: Stanford International Bank Ltd.
Account Number:
LDxxx051
LDxxx465
LDxxx830
2LFxxx651
LDxxx909

SG Private Banking, Geneva, Switzerland
Beneficiary: Stanford International Bank (Antigua)
Account Number:
xxx 800
xxx 801
Beneficiary: Stanford Financial Group LTD, Lausanne
Account Number:
xxx 731
Beneficiary: Robert Allen Stanford
Account Number:
x xxx 600

SG Private Banking, Lausanne, Switzerland
Beneficiary: Stanford International Bank Ltd.
Account Number:
xxx 782

Banque Franck Galland & Cie S.A., Geneva, Switzerland
Beneficiary: Stanford International Bank Ltd.
Account Number:
xxx-xxxx-934

Banque Franck, Galland, Geneva, Switzerland
Beneficiary: Stanford International Bank (Antigua)
Account Number:
xxx 058

Bank Julius Baer and Co. Ltd., Zurich
Beneficiary: Stanford International Bank Ltd.
Account Number:
xxxxxx9574

Julius Baer, Zurich, Switzerland
Beneficiary: Stanford International Bank (Antigua)
Account Number:
xx.xxx.6744

RBS Coutts, Zurich, Switzerland
Beneficiary: Stanford International Bank (Antigua)
Account Number:
xx xxx 375

Coutts Bank Von Ernst, Geneva, Switzerland
Beneficiary: Stanford International Bank Ltd.
Account Number:
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx5110AF

Toronto Dominion Bank, Canada
Beneficiary: Stanford International Bank Ltd.
Account Number:
xxxxxx-xxx1573
xxxxxx-xxx1670
xxxxxx-xxx4235
xxxxxx-xxx0513
xxxxxx-xxx0380
xxxxxx-xxx5558
xxxxxx-xxx5569
xxxxxx-xxx5624

Source: Indictment vs. Robert Allen Stanford.

 

Updated Indictment vs. Robert Allen Stanford

Document Filed in TXSD on 05/04/11

Please be aware that following account numbers do not appear in this new Indictment. That deserves a clear explanation about those missing accounts (4 accounts from Switzerland are missing).

SG Private Banking, Lausanne, Switzerland
Beneficiary: Stanford International Bank Ltd.
Account Number:
xxx 782

Banque Franck Galland & Cie S.A., Geneva, Switzerland
Beneficiary: Stanford International Bank Ltd.
Account Number:
xxx-xxxx-934

Bank Julius Baer and Co. Ltd., Zurich
Beneficiary: Stanford International Bank Ltd.
Account Number:
xxxxxx9574

Coutts Bank Von Ernst, Geneva, Switzerland
Beneficiary: Stanford International Bank Ltd.
Account Number:
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx5110AF

Following the new accounts added to the Updated Indictment vs. Robert Allen Stanford:

SG Private Banking, Geneva, Switzerland
Account Holder: Bank of Antigua Ltd.
Account Number:
XXX732

RBS Coutts, Zurich, Switzerland
Beneficiary: Stanford International Bank (Antigua)
Account Number:
XX XXX560
XX XXX565

Union Bancaire Privee UBP, Geneva
Account Holder: Bank of Antigua Ltd.
Account Number:
XXXX203

Friends Provident International Limited
Account Holder: The Prophecy Trust
Account Number:
XX8097

Coutts Bank Ltd.
Account Holder: Southpac Life Insurance Limited
Account Number:
XXXX7443.1000

Credit Suisse, Zurich
Account Holder: Stanford Group (Suisse) SA
Account Number:
XXXX-XXX X50-4

First Bank Virgin Islands
Account Holder: C.A.S. Hewlett
Account Number:
XXXXXXX131

First Citizens Bank dba Sun American Bank, Boca Raton, Florida
Account Holder: Rebecca Reeves-Stanford
Account Number:
XXXXXX306

Marex Financial Limited
Account Holder: Bank of Antigua
Account Number:
XX885
Account Holder: Stanford International Bank, Limited
Account Number:
XX886
Account Holder: Stanford Financial Group, Limited
Account Number:
XX889

Source: UPDATED Indictment vs. Robert Allen Stanford.

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The NASD, the SEC and the DOJ did not disclose critical information

June 16, 2009

The NASD was a self-regulatory organization of the securities industry responsible for the operation and regulation of the Nasdaq stock market and over-the-counter markets.

The NASD watches over the Nasdaq to make sure the market operates correctly. In 2007, the NASD merged with the New York Stock Exchange's regulation committee to form the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, or FINRA.

The NASD, the SEC and the DOJ received numerous reports of the fraud being carried on by Stanford Group over the past decade and the least they could have done was disclose that information so investors could make an informed decision.

September 1, 2003
NASD Complaint Center
1735 K Street NW
Washington, D.C. 20000-1500

RE: Stanford Financial Group
Case of Corporate Fraud

Since business scandals like those of ENRON and WORLDCOM became public, it is the duty of all Americans to speak up and denounce any wrongdoing of Corporate America for the sake of justice to many impoverished innocent people. This letter discloses another possible case of "Corporate Fraud" being perpetuated by the Stanford Financial Group and its owner, banking and real estate mogul Mr. Allen Stanford.

Stanford Financial is the subject of a lingering Corporate Fraud Scandal perpetuated as a "Massive Ponzi Scheme" that will destroy the life savings of many, damage the reputation of all associated parties, ridicule Securities and Banking authorities, and shame the United States of America.

The Stanford Financial Group of Houston, Texas has been selling to people of the United States and of Latin America, offshore certificates of deposit issued by Stanford International Bank, a wholly owned unregulated subsidiary. With the mask of a regulated US Corporation and by association with Wall Street giant Bear Stearns, investors are led to believe these CD's are absolutely safe investments. Notwithstanding this promise, investor proceeds are being directed into speculative investments like stocks, options, futures, currencies, real estate, and unsecured loans.

For the past seventeen years or so, Stanford International Bank has reported to clients in perfect format and beautifully printed material of the highest quality, consistent high returns on the bank's portfolio, with never a down year, regardless of the volatile nature of the investments. By showing these unbelievable returns, Stanford has justified the expense spent on luxury, lavish styles of management, high bonuses, and generous contributions to all sorts of causes.

The questionable activities of the bank have been covered up by an apparent clean operation of a US Broker-Dealer affiliate with offices in Houston, Miami, and other cities that clears through Bear Stearns Securities Corporation. Registered representatives of the firm, as well as many unregistered representatives that office within the B-D, are unreasonably pressured into selling the CD's. Solicitation of these high risk offshore securities occurs from the United States and investors are misled about the true nature of the securities.

The offshore bank has never been audited by a large reputable accounting firm, and Stanford has never shown verifiable portfolio appraisals. The banks portfolio is invested primarily in high risk securities, which is not congruent with the nature of safe CD investments promised to clients.

For reference purposes, attached are copies of financial statements of the bank for the years 2000 and 2001 taken from the annual reports. These reports indicate some very untimely investments decisions, extremely high risk profiles, elevated expenses, and no disclosure about the investment portfolio.

Stanford has been in the past the subject of numerous investigations and press articles that have focused on the dubious activities and deals of Mr. Allen Stanford, who recently became a citizen of Antigua. These investigations have focused on issues like, bribery of the Government of Antigua, illegal selling of offshore securities and money laundering, but have missed the point of truly unveiling the value of the bank's portfolio, which has been covered up by the bank's non-jurisdictional nature. Unbelievable returns of the portfolio, non verifiable portfolio appraisals, non prudent investment strategies, information from insiders, and lavish expense management styles, suggest the portfolio is deeply underwater. If true, returns and expenses are being paid out of clients' monies and by the size of the portfolio, this would be one of the largest Ponzi Schemes ever discovered.

This letter is being written by an insider who does not wish to remain silent, but also fears for his own personal safety and that of his family. The issue is being referred for investigations to the proper authorities, related parties, and persons whose mission is to inform the general public. The key point to focus on is the real market value of Stanford International Bank's investment portfolio, which is believed to be significantly below the bank's obligations to clients. Overlooking these issues and not thoroughly investigating them is becoming an accomplice to any wrongdoing.

Sincerely yours,
INSIDER
Cc: Bear Stearns Securities Corporation
The Securities and Exchange Commission
The US Senate Committee
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency
The National Association of Securities Dealers
The Wall Street Journal
The Miami Herald
The Washington Post

Source: NASD Complaint Center - Case of Corporate Fraud.

U.S. Department of Justice
Criminal Division
September 9, 2004

Mr. Conrad A. Airall
Attorney at Law
7 North Bloodworth Street
Raleigh, NC 27601

Dear Mr. Airall:
This is in response to correspondence dated February 10, 2004, sent to the Department of Justice on your behalf from Congressman Bob Etheridge regarding your concerns over possible violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act by a U.S. businessman doing business in Antigua and Barbados. Congressman Etheridge has asked the Department of Justice to respond directly to you. We apologize for not responding sooner to your inquiry.

We appreciate you having brought these allegations to our attention and will take appropriate investigative steps in connection with this matter.

Thanks you for your inquiry. Please do not hesitate to contact us if the Department of Justice can be of assistance in the future.

Sincerely,
Christopher A. Wray
Assistant Attorney General

Source: DOJ - Criminal Division.

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DOJ Halted SEC's Investigation Into Stanford Financial

	June 5, 2009 The Securities and Exchange Commission [SEC] was told to stand down in its investigation of billionaire financier Robert Allen Stanford's global banking empire by the Department of Justice, according to the chairman of the Domestic Policy Subcommittee of the Oversight and Government Reform Committee. The SEC received numerous reports of the fraud being carried on by Stanford Group over the past decade and the least they could have done was disclose that information so investors could make an informed decision.
US Department of Justice.
Instead, the SEC became an accomplice to the fraud that has resulted in the loss of 28,000 investors' retirement accounts, family trusts, pension plans and college savings. "For over a decade, the US government, including the DOJ (Department of Justice), the Treasury and the SEC had solid evidence of Robert Allen Stanford's alleged criminal activities and investors were never warned. Whether Robert Allen Stanford is guilty or not, the reality is that our entire life's savings is lost and these victims relied on information from the US government agencies when making the decision to invest with Stanford Group. These agencies did not disclose critical information that would have prevented us from losing our life's savings." "The entire world is watching how the American judicial and financial regulatory system will handle the debilitating losses of victims of massive fraud like the Stanford case. These victims have been denied help by the US government and are now facing a long road to an extremely limited recovery".

Source.

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